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FDA device recall Z-1403-2013 · posted 2013-05-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.
Reason for recall
Internal investigation demonstrated under-recovery for glucose when tested against a reference method. This could result in a low to moderate health risk.
Action taken
Polymer Technology Systems sent a Field Correction Action letters dated April 4, 2013 to distributors and customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter directed customers to discontinue use and dispose of remaining inventory of recalled product. Customers were asked to acknowledge and confirm recall directions were follwed by fax to 1-317-870-5608.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
NBW
Quantity affected
7048 total, 3499 in USA
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of: UK, CHL, ENG, BEL, ITA, TKY, BEL, LIT, LTV, EGY, SPG, HOK, SWE, MEX, UAE, COR, ISR, MAL, AUS, POR, POL, SLN and STQ.
Date initiated
2013-04-04
Date posted
2013-05-25
Date terminated
2014-04-16
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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